Ready, set, summer vacation.  Take a deep breath and start to unwind.  And remember, make everyday special with your kids.  Get out and get active--bike, hike, swim, dance or camp; make a snack together; keep a photo journal; start a collection; illustrate a book; have a family movie night; write a song; have family game night; read books in a series; run a lemonade stand, decorate a pair of shoes, take a day trip to the park, have a newspaper scavenger hunt, host a party, be a hero to someone else.  When school starts again in the fall, we want to hear how you treasured everyday moments.

Also this summer -- SAVE!  Save BOX TOP coupons, Campbell's Labels UPC's and recyclable plastic bags.  Every bit helps provide for your child's educational experience here at Whitney.  And when school kicks off in August 2010, watch for details on our ALL NEW collection campaigns.  Thos BOX TOP BLITZES were especially awesome!  Also save your gently used coats, hats, boots, scarves and gloves for our Winter Clothes Closet.  Help clothe our Whitney community. 

A bunch...a ton... a lot!  That's how much I appreciate you.  This is my third year to serve as your Booster Chairperson.  What a privilege!  I have really enjoyed meeting and working with so many of you.  You're the best!  Fundraising was just a small part of what we did.  Thank you to all you parents who volunteered at the school, helped with fun family nights, and supported special projects throughout the year.  Thank you also to the Whitney teachers for providing the delicious refreshments for each of our monthly Booster meetings.  You definitely raised the bar and made us feel appreciated.  (Just one more reason parents should consider serving on our leadership team!)  Have a paw-some summer, Wildcats.  And I look forward to seeing you again in the fall as we join together to build an even better school community!

Pam Merillat, Boosters Chairperson

509-969-4592; pammerillat@msn.com